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Don't Neglect Your Power to Bring People Together

Harvard Business Review

Out of the many ways that managers get things done, one of the most underused is what I call "convening authority": the ability to bring people together to share information, build alignment, or solve problems. Each meeting was cordial and the managers seemed to appreciate the input. These factors alone can cause managers to hesitate.

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The Future of Leadership Development

Great Leadership By Dan

There are pros and cons to both group and individual leadership development. Groups facilitate networking and shared learning, and are efficient, but may miss the mark for some. We do it with doctors, lawyers, electricians, and engineers – why not for the profession of management?